Credential Programs
Teaching Credential Programs
Preparing future teachers to confidently enter the classroom ready to embrace the unique needs of our diverse communities and charged with the moral imperative that all students are capable of learning.
PK—3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential
Credential holders are authorized to teach pre-kindergarten (PK) through third grades in California public schools. Educators design and facilitate joyful learning activities that engage young students.
PK—3 Credential
Multiple Subject Credential
The Multiple Subject Credential program is for students who want to become kindergarten or elementary school teachers, K-8. Our program prepares candidates to teach elementary school in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Multiple Subject Credential
Single Subject Credential
The Single Subject Credential program authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes, in grades 9—12 or those in most middle schools and in classes organized primarily for adults.
Single Subject Credential
Education Specialist Credential
The Education Specialist Credential program prepares caring, competent and reflective candidates to teach children, youth and adults with disabilities in a variety of diverse educational settings in grades kindergarten—age 22.
Education Specialist CredentialPathways to Earning a Credential
The journey to becoming a teacher is your own. The Kremen School of Education and Human Development collaborates and partners with local school districts to prepare teachers as educational leaders in the diverse communities of the Central Valley. Learn more about our pathways to earning a teaching credential.